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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,872.10, 10,308.15 and 2,255.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,872.10, 10,308.15 and 2,255.10 is: 3,382.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,872.10 : 10,308.15 = 2,255.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,872.10/10,308.15 = 2,255.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,872.10x = 10,308.15 × 2,255.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,872.10x = 23,245,909.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,245,909.07/6,872.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.65

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